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M2.5 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near PAPUA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 21:44:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near PAPUA, INDONESIA on May 11, 2026 at 21:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 21:44:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.26000, 140.31000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kadovar
    Distance: 476 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 365 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Blup Blup
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Papua New Guinea

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